Best of the s+b Blog: A Feast of Management Ideas for the New Year

It wouldn’t be December without a “best of” list frenzy. From the best albums to the best apps to the best ads, the end of each year draws us to revisit the things (and people) that struck a chord. The sheer number of these lists but can be a bit overwhelming, but they make sense. Given what is thrown at us every minute of every day, we undoubtedly miss all too much of the good stuff. The highlight reel lets us experience some (short-term) nostalgia, yes, but it’s also an opportunity to play catch up—and maybe even get a head start on the new year.

It certainly was for me. As I started this exercise of picking my favorite s+b blog posts from 2014, I found lessons for leaders, marketers, and innovators; analysis of the trends that shape how we live and work; introductions to new research and books that ought to be on everyone’s radar; and more. It’s a wealth of insight and information, and the posts below (in no particular order) are just some of the standouts. I hope you’ll find this list useful as you prepare to welcome 2015: Consider it a taste of what our blog has to offer.

If you’re not done reminiscing, we’re looking for the strategy that you think made the biggest splash in 2014 (2013’s was “big data strategy”). It’s s+b’s second annual Strategy of the Year: Log your vote by adding a comment to Ken Favaro’s latest post or tweeting @stratandbiz using the hashtag #strategyofyear.

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